Join this fascinating 8-days gulet cruise starting from Marmaris and discover interesting and well-preserved archaeological sites standing witness to the many cultures that have thrived here over the millennia. Sail through Gocek that harbours islands and coves located in a large and secluded bay. Owing to its location, it naturally enjoys a high potential for yacht tourism. Gocek became known to groups of artists and poets and to some fisherman from Bodrum as a result of their cruising along the Turkish Turquoise Coast, a journey later called the “Blue Voyage”.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Marmaris: founded on the ancient city of Physkos, one of the Carian cities, was dominated by various civilizations in history. Marmaris Castle which is restored in 1577, Ibrahim Aga Mosque built in 1788 and Hafsa Sultan Caravanserai built in 1545 are the places to visit. Being one of the most important touristic cities of Turkey, Marmaris is also famous for its nightlife.
Fethiye: was known as Telmessos in ancient times, was the most important city situated on Lycia’s western border with Caria. It is believed that the city’s name came from Apollon’s son Telmessos. Fethiye hosts famous tombs and graves from the antique era and one of the most famous and beautiful stone tombs that belong to King Amyntas.
Day 1: ARRIVAL MARMARIS MARINA
Board your gulet from15.30 pm at Marmaris Marina. Our staff will inform you about the cruise itinerary and the Gulet. Dinner and overnight stay will be in Marmaris so venture out to visit the old town and the bazaar of Marmaris with its small streets and hundreds of shops, bars and restaurants. or climb to the castle of Marmaris which lies on the old town hill and offers a beautiful view across the harbor.
Overnight on board.
Day 2: EKINCIK GULF – DALYAN
After breakfast you will cruise towards Ekincik Gulf and overnight stay will be in this beautiful gulf. You may join an optional Dalyan excursion (available on spot). The participants will be taken from the yacht with a smaller boat called ‘Piyade’ which will bring you into the green delta of Dalyan through the Lycian Rock Tombs. You will have a swimming stop at a unique place called Caretta beach.
Overnight on board.
Day 3: TERSANE ISLAND – KIZIL ISLAND
Because of the wavy seas of Disibilmez and Kurtoglu capes that we have to cross, we will cruise earlier than the other days and reach the world-famous Fethiye Gulf. In this gulf you can see the best bays from all around the world. Then we will cruise to Tersane Island. This naturally protected harbour was used as a shipyard in Byzantine and Ottoman times. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Kizil Island.
Overnight on board.
Day 4: FETHIYE
Arrive at Fethiye Harbor early in the morning. We offer an optional jeep safari tour (available on spot). For those who will not join the Safari, the boat will anchor at Samanlik Bay for lunch and swimming. Afterwards around 16:00 pm the boat will anchor at Ece Saray Marina for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight on board.
Day 5: GOCEK – YASSICA ISLANDS
After breakfast, depart from Fethiye Harbor for Gocek Island. After moving through uniquely beautiful islands, we finally anchor at Yassica Islands. Lunch will be taken in this beautiful chain of little islands. Snorkeling in crystal-clear water is recommended. Dinner and overnight will be in a bay amongst the islands of Gocek.
Overnight on board.
Day 6: BEDRI RAHMI BAY – SARSALA – AGA LIMANI
After breakfast, we sail to the spectacularly stunning Bedri Rahmi Bay, named after a famous Turkish artist and then to Sarsala Bay. We will cruise to Aga Limani after lunch. Overnight stay will be in this lovely bay.
Overnight on board.
Day 7: KADIRGA BAY – PARADISE ISLAND – MARMARIS
The cruise starts early in the morning after breakfast where we set off for the bay of Kadirga. Here we will have our swimming break and lunch will be served. Next, we will pass through Turunc Bay and Paradise Island before reaching Marmaris. Overnight stay will be at Marmaris Marina. Guests who desire can visit Marmaris city centre and experience the nightlife.
Overnight on board.
Day 8: DEPARTURE MARMARIS MARINA
Disembarkation by 10:30 am after breakfast.
Swimsuits, beach towels, flip flops, sunglasses, sun blockers, mosquito repellent, comfortable shoes & clothes.
